The Ministry of Education in Kenya is finalizing a new fee structure for senior schools ahead of the 2026 transition, when Grade 9 students will move to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Fee Review: Director of Secondary Education William Sugut confirmed that school principals and ministry officials are collaborating to develop an affordable fee framework.
Pathways Considered: The structure will account for three senior school pathways: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Social Science, and Arts & Sports.
Equity Focus: The revision aims to address equity concerns as over one million Grade 9 learners prepare to join senior school.
Curriculum: Senior school (Grades 10–12) will focus on practical skills and compulsory subjects like Kiswahili, English, Physical Education, and Community Service Learning.
Background: Kenya’s government previously reduced the number of learning areas in lower and upper primary, and junior secondary, to streamline the CBC curriculum.
This update ensures students will be ready to specialize in career paths while keeping education accessible and affordable.